USDA Seeks Input on Potential Regulatory Oversight for Certain Animals Developed Using Genetic Engineering

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.  March 5, 2021 Dear BRS Stakeholder, The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reopening the public review and comment period for an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) regarding whether to establish regulations for the movement of certain animals modified or developed using genetic engineering. On December 28, 2020, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the availability of the ANPR for a 60-day public review and comment period, which closed on February 26, 2021. APHIS and FSIS are reopening the comment period for 60 days to allow interested persons more time to prepare and submit comments. The ANPR can be accessed now on the News page of the APHIS Biotechnology Regulatory Services website. This notice may be viewed in tomorrow's Federal Register and comments will be accepted through May 7, 2021, our online comment portal:  http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2020-0079. Questions about APHIS programs and services? Contact Us STAY CONNECTED: SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help This email was sent to ooseims.archieves@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service · 4700 River Rd · Riverdale, MD 20737